[Big Bobber]

I've been thinking about the Fox shock upgrade available through Triumph. Has anyone here upgraded from the stock unit? I don't find the stock shock too bad, but the spring is a bit harsh for my 155lb weight. If it had preload adjustment that would be an improvement. My son weighs about 60 lbs more than I do and he thinks it's fine. Any feedback?

 

[muensterDeath]

I think eisen77 has it. I don't think he ever had the stock shock though to provide comparison between the two.

 

[eisen77]

I've been thinking about the Fox shock upgrade available through Triumph. Has anyone here upgraded from the stock unit? I don't find the stock shock too bad, but the spring is a bit harsh for my 155lb weight. If it had preload adjustment that would be an improvement. My son weighs about 60 lbs more than I do and he thinks it's fine. Any feedback?

Hi,

I have the upgraded Fox shock and as MuensterDeath correctly stated, i cannot compare to the stock shock as mine was installed from delivery.
I can say that the rear of the bike feels great (i have bikes with Ohlins, traxxion Dynamics, wilbers, Sachs, etc...) and i am very impressed with the Fox unit (it is the first time i have used Fox).
You can see a pic of my Fox here : http://www.triumphbobberforum.com/forum/601-what-did-you-do-your-triumph-bonneville-bobber-today/1313-today-i.html

I weigh about 215+lbs which is quite a bit more than you, so i would send an email to Fox to ask about a shock setup for your weight.
If you want to try another route, speak to DAN @ Traxxion Dynamics. These guys know their suspension & i´m sure they will be happy to guide you in the right direction. I am also going to speak to them about the front suspension which i feel could use some upgrading (especially as the rear feels so pliant and plush)
Dan Anderson: [email protected]

I hope that helps.

E.

 

[Big Bobber]

Hi,

I have the upgraded Fox shock and as MuensterDeath correctly stated, i cannot compare to the stock shock as mine was installed from delivery.
I can say that the rear of the bike feels great (i have bikes with Ohlins, traxxion Dynamics, wilbers, Sachs, etc...) and i am very impressed with the Fox unit (it is the first time i have used Fox).
You can see a pic of my Fox here : http://www.triumphbobberforum.com/forum/601-what-did-you-do-your-triumph-bonneville-bobber-today/1313-today-i.html

I weigh about 215+lbs which is quite a bit more than you, so i would send an email to Fox to ask about a shock setup for your weight.
If you want to try another route, speak to DAN @ Traxxion Dynamics. These guys know their suspension & i´m sure they will be happy to guide you in the right direction. I am also going to speak to them about the front suspension which i feel could use some upgrading (especially as the rear feels so pliant and plush)
Dan Anderson: [email protected]

I hope that helps.

E.

Does your shock have spring preload adjustment? I picked up my Fox shock today and it only has rebound adjustment. The photos that Triumph show have a preload adjuster.

Thanks

 

[eisen77]

Does your shock have spring preload adjustment? I picked up my Fox shock today and it only has rebound adjustment. The photos that Triumph show have a preload adjuster.

Thanks

My FOX shock DOES NOT have preload adjustment. Only rebound.
If you want/need preload adjustability, go for the Matris Shock (model M40D available in different colors):

You can see the model description here (bear in mind ours is a single shock and not double, however the specs are the same...)
https://www.matrisdampers.com/en/prodotto/products/twinshock-m40d/

 

[eisen77]

I (at 95kg) am satisfied with the Fox shock and have no need to adjust the preload.
However, since upgrading the front brakes i feel the front is too soft and has alot of dive and slow (soggy) rebound - and as such have ordered a complete fork kit (F15K) from Matris.

 

[eisen77]

Here are 2 pics of my Fox shock (clearly showing no preload adjustability) :nerd:

 

[hiermax]

Here are 2 pics of my Fox shock (clearly showing no preload adjustability) :nerd:

Did you install the Fox Shock by yourself? And if yes, is any pre-experience necessary?
Thx
Max

 

[eisen77]

Did you install the Fox Shock by yourself? And if yes, is any pre-experience necessary?
Thx
Max

It was done by the dealer pre-delivery

 

[hiermax]

OK. And it woks well? I find the original suspension a bit too hard.

 

[eisen77]

OK. And it woks well? I find the original suspension a bit too hard.

Yes

 

[Big Bobber]

I purchased the Fox shock before I left on tour a few weeks ago and will install it soon. The dealer gave me a nice discount. I may do it myself, but I'm not to sure how to jack up the bike since it's so low. Might just have the dealer install it when I have my 500 mile service.

 

[eisen77]

I purchased the Fox shock before I left on tour a few weeks ago and will install it soon. The dealer gave me a nice discount. I may do it myself, but I'm not to sure how to jack up the bike since it's so low. Might just have the dealer install it when I have my 500 mile service.

Would be great to hear a comparison from someone who has put some miles on the standard shock and then changed to the Fox.
I would let the dealer do the install. It is relatively simple and won't take them long as they have the correct tools and jacks.

 

[TriumphCincinnati]

Would be great to hear a comparison from someone who has put some miles on the standard shock and then changed to the Fox.

I would let the dealer do the install. It is relatively simple and won't take them long as they have the correct tools and jacks.

I just got mine in today

I've put about 1000 miles on various Bobbers. I'll do a write up and comparison


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[johncessna]

I just got mine in today

I've put about 1000 miles on various Bobbers. I'll do a write up and comparison


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I'd love to see this comparison. I've got 200 miles on my new Bobber and am debating putting the spring on it when I have the 500 mile service done.

 

[TriumphCincinnati]

Check my other post


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[Thomas Eckl]

Would be great to hear a comparison from someone who has put some miles on the standard shock and then changed to the Fox.
I would let the dealer do the install. It is relatively simple and won't take them long as they have the correct tools and jacks.

I have experience with the original shock about 2000 Kilometers done. After that i have decided to change to the Fox Suspension because the original shock was a Little to hard for me.


In comparsion to the Fox Suspension i can say that this upgrade of Suspension is more comfortable than the Standard shock.


I have adjust the shock to the "softest" Setup, it´s fine, comfy but also trustful in curves if you go faster in it.


So i can say this purchase was a good and big improvement for the Suspension for me personal.

 

[Darren]

I am getting the fox shock installed today - will let you know in the next week or so after putting some time in the saddle. I'm 220 and have 2300kms in on the stock shock.

 

[TriumphCincinnati]

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[eisen77]

I am getting the fox shock installed today - will let you know in the next week or so after putting some time in the saddle. I'm 220 and have 2300kms in on the stock shock.

Its a worthwhile upgrade.
Congrats and enjoy !! :smile2: